Check out www.dpi.qld.gov.au/kids/
and go to “aquatic invaders” for great educational resources about feral fish species in Australia. Aquatic invader posters and brochures are available from Port Curtis Waterwatch, or directly through the Department of Primary Industries.
Friday, July 29, 2005
Cane Toad Research
The Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines has budgeted
$1 million over three years for the Invasive Animal Cooperative Research Centre to develop a cane-toad-
specific toxin bait to limit the spread of cane toads and reduce their environmental and social impacts across Queensland.
$1 million over three years for the Invasive Animal Cooperative Research Centre to develop a cane-toad-
specific toxin bait to limit the spread of cane toads and reduce their environmental and social impacts across Queensland.
Hunt on for Siam weed
A national survey is commencing for one of the worlds most invasive tropical weeds: Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata). The Department of Natural Resources and Mines (NR&M), with the support of a number of others states and the government agencies is coordinating a pest plant survey to establish the extent of Siam weed within Australia.
Siam weed infestations exist in several north Queensland locations, these infestations are being eradicated.
May to July is an important time for people to be on the look out for Siam weeds white-pink flowers. Landholders, bushwalkers, and naturalists are asked to help search for Siam weed.
Check out www.weeds.org.au
Siam weed infestations exist in several north Queensland locations, these infestations are being eradicated.
May to July is an important time for people to be on the look out for Siam weeds white-pink flowers. Landholders, bushwalkers, and naturalists are asked to help search for Siam weed.
Check out www.weeds.org.au
Poster Competition
Entries have now closed for the Poster Competition, with more than 600 entries received. Congratulations to Gladstone West School, who sent in over 300 entries. Well done! Judging of entries will commence shortly.
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Water Quality results - Canoe Point Wetland
On Friday 17 June, 2005, Tannum Sands School Year 5 visited the new Canoe Point Wetlands.
The students found the following water quality results:
Water Temperature: 19 degrees Celcius
Turbidity: 30 NTU's
pH: 6.5
Conductivity: 0.49mS
Phosphate: 5ppm
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate: 0ppm
Dissolved Oxygen: 110%
Macroinvertebrates: Damselfly larva, Water strider, Diving beetle, Dragonfly larva and Water boatmen
Macroinvertebrate score: 15
The students found the following water quality results:
Water Temperature: 19 degrees Celcius
Turbidity: 30 NTU's
pH: 6.5
Conductivity: 0.49mS
Phosphate: 5ppm
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate: 0ppm
Dissolved Oxygen: 110%
Macroinvertebrates: Damselfly larva, Water strider, Diving beetle, Dragonfly larva and Water boatmen
Macroinvertebrate score: 15
SGAP Activities August
Sunday 14th August - 7:30am - at Calliope Cross Roads Service Station, 4x4 excursion to upper Boyne Valley. Doug 4979 3535
Sunday 28th August - 7:30am - at Calliope Cross Roads Service Station "Bulburin State Forest" - Register John/Bev 4979 1625 Those camping Saturday night need permit to camp $4.00
Sunday 28th August - 7:30am - at Calliope Cross Roads Service Station "Bulburin State Forest" - Register John/Bev 4979 1625 Those camping Saturday night need permit to camp $4.00
SGAP Activities July
Sunday 3rd July - 9am meet at 2 Talaba Rd, Calliope for excursion to Dry Rainforest, State Forest 150. Register with Margaret & Clive evenings - 4795 7415
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